Although less common than adult female acne, adult male acne can continue well after your teenage years. The cause of acne in men can vary but unlike adult female acne which is often related to menstruation, pregnancy or even menopause, male acne is often caused by non-hormonal factors that can … [Read more...]
Women and acne
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Email This PostAcne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. It is caused by the skins oil glands making too much sebum, an oily substance, which leads to plugged pores. It also can be caused by the rapid production of a bacteria P. acnes. Acne lesions occur mostly on the … [Read more...]
Body Acne and How to Control It
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Email This PostAcne may be seen as facial acne, but it is far worse. Though most often we don't bother as much about our back, or the rest of our body, as we do about our face, in the long run it can be more troublesome than its facial counterpart. The first thorny part is that you cannot reach your back easily. … [Read more...]
Acne info from the American Academy of Dermatology
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Email This PostBy its very nature, skin of color is considered sensitive skin by dermatologists who regularly treat darker-skinned patients for a wide range of skin problems. Acne and rosacea can be especially problematic skin conditions for people with skin of color, as any skin irritation in these patients can … [Read more...]
